Mortgage Industry News
Freddie Mac’s Christmas Gift: Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.18% as of Dec. 24, down from last week when it averaged 6.21%. Continue Reading Freddie Mac’s Christmas Gift: Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline
Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 20.8% from 19.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%
Ex-NASA Manager and Husband Plead Guilty in Mortgage Fraud Case
Khan and Mayberry face up to five years in federal prison and a possible $250,000 maximum fine in addition to the possible forfeiture of their luxury home. Continue Reading Ex-NASA Manager and Husband Plead Guilty in Mortgage Fraud Case
Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.26% as of Sept. 18, down from last week when it averaged 6.35%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall
Refinancing Action Fuels 30% Surge in Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index ascended by 58% from the previous week and was 70% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Action Fuels 30% Surge in Mortgage Application Activity
GOP Governors Call on Biden to Rescind LLPA Changes
“Only the Biden administration would think it can solve a supply issue by subsidizing demand and bad credit,” said Missouri Gov. Mike Parson. Continue Reading GOP Governors Call on Biden to Rescind LLPA Changes
SouthState Bank Launches Fund to Help LMI Borrowers Achieve Homeownership
To finance the fund, SouthState allocated $10 million that will be drawn from over a three-year period. Continue Reading SouthState Bank Launches Fund to Help LMI Borrowers Achieve Homeownership
UK Homeowners Facing Mortgage Rates Over 5%
Unlike the U.S., mortgage borrowers in the U.K. are required to renew mortgages on a cyclical basis. Continue Reading UK Homeowners Facing Mortgage Rates Over 5%
Colonial Savings Exits the Origination Space, Focusing on Mortgage Servicing
The company’s origination business has its roots in Fort Worth Mortgage, which was founded in 1952. Continue Reading Colonial Savings Exits the Origination Space, Focusing on Mortgage Servicing
Mortgage Rates Go Up, Up and Away
The national median mortgage payment during April was $2,112, an 11.8% spike from $1,889 in April 2022. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Go Up, Up and Away
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Crashes to a New Low
No state posted an annual increase in overall delinquency rates in March. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Crashes to a New Low
Mortgage Application Activity Sinks Amid Economic Tumult
“We have yet to see sustained growth in purchase applications,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Sinks Amid Economic Tumult
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Bounced Up in April
Foreclosure starts dropped by 23% to 25,000, the lowest since September 2022. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Bounced Up in April
MBA’s Broeksmit on New Regulatory Proposals: ‘This Looks Like a Power Grab’
“It looks like a clear-cut attempt to punish an industry that some policymakers seem to personally dislike or distrust,” Broeksmit said. Continue Reading MBA’s Broeksmit on New Regulatory Proposals: ‘This Looks Like a Power Grab’
Rocket Mortgage Unveils 1% Down Payment Program
The company added that the program eliminates the need for the mortgage insurance fee. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage Unveils 1% Down Payment Program














